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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.26, 1,649.26 and 664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.26, 1,649.26 and 664.12 is: 916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.26 : 1,649.26 = 664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.26/1,649.26 = 664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.26x = 1,649.26 × 664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.26x = 1,095,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,306.55/1,195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.38

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